Common Thicknesses of silicone heat transfer printing (Material/Ink Layer)
| Application | Recommended Thickness | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Heat transfer release film / transfer paper | 38–100 μm (38 μm, 75 μm, 100 μm are common) | Transfer paper with a grammage of approx. 100–150 g/m² is also widely used |
| Film / IMD / IML substrates | 0.01–0.6 mm | Selected based on equipment and processes |
| Label media (roll) | 0.08–0.35 mm | Differences exist in matching with different machine models and ribbons |
| Screen printing ink layer (lines/dot patterns) | Lines: ≥0.3 mm; Dot patterns / hollowed-out designs: ≥1.0 mm | Thin lines / small characters are prone to mesh clogging or blurring; special inks (e.g., reflective ink, foaming ink) require thicker lines |